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# family event guide

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On your bike! 5 kid-friendly cycling routes to check out around Ireland this summer
Another rainy day? 5 fun-filled indoor spots to bring your mini explorers to this summer
5 free kid-friendly fairs and festivals to mark on your summer calendar
5 brilliant events for young kids around the country this bank holiday weekend
Here's what's on for under 5s at the International Literature Festival Dublin this week
Walk on the wild side: 6 petting zoos and farms that are perfect for under 5s
5 toddler-friendly events taking place around the country in May and June
Ready, set, go! 5 active events around the country to get your whole family moving
Twist and shout: 5 events for mini-movers at Dublin Dance Festival
6 free days out to keep your under 5s happy during the Easter break
8 multi-day activity camps to keep the kids entertained during the Easter break
Step to it: 6 buggy-friendly walking routes to check out around Ireland
6 totally free spots to bring the kids to in and around Cork, according to real parents
6 theatre events to keep the whole family entertained - from Roald Dahl to The Gruffalo
5 brilliant days out around Dublin for 5 to 10 year-olds, according to real parents
6 events around the country to get kids reading on World Book Day and beyond
8 imaginative rainy day activities for under 5s, according to real mums and dads
6 events for mums on maternity leave right now - from baby massages to Bach for kids
6 creative and colourful days out to get your little ones interested in art
6 musical events for little ones around Ireland this month - from electric cellos to baby-friendly Bach
6 family-friendly events not to be missed at the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival
6 science and tech activities for curious young minds around Ireland - from defying gravity to deep sea science
6 totally free (and fun) days out around the country - from dinosaurs to the Gruffalo
6 kid-friendly museums around Ireland that you'll enjoy as much as they do
Zipline, ski or just climb the walls: 6 action-packed spots to take the kids to this January
6 kid-friendly spots to check out when cabin fever sets in - from star-gazing to roller skating
6 magical Christmas markets to visit around Ireland - with Ferris wheels, carol singers and more
6 festive events happening outdoors - from Christmas treasure hunts to a moving crib
6 of the most magical spots around the country to visit Santa
5 Irish cinemas showing family-friendly Christmas classics this December
6 magical theatre events to book in for this Christmas - from Oliver Jeffers to a panto on wheels
6 totally free events for little readers at the Dublin Book Festival
6 spooooky family Halloween events to check out tonight - from dragon parades to the Boo at the Zoo
6 spectacular events to entertain your little ones during the mid-term break
6 events coming up this month for kids who love arts and crafts
6 animal-tastic spots to bring the kids to this month - from wallaby farms to creepy crawlies
6 indoor events to keep the kids out of the rain this month - from pizza-making to puppet shows
8 events for little readers at your local library - from coding classes to Scrabble matches
8 kid-friendly events to check out on Culture Night - from aerial acrobatics to Roald Dahl
6 get-up-and-go events for active kids around Ireland - from colour runs to sports days